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Disinfectant by-product
Bromochloroacetic acid
A halogenated acetic acid classified as a disinfection by-product formed during water chlorination and bromination processes. Not used as a food ingredient or material. Known for potential toxicity and environmental persistence.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Dec 4, 2023
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 0.00002 mg/L
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, environmental persistence, contamination risk in drinking water
Benefits
None